The middle class feels like it’s disappearing, so I asked ChatGPT to explain what’s actually happening. The AI came back with data, reasons and context that made the situation clearer and more ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent ...

Middle-class life in the United States has always been defined less by a single number and more by a bundle of expectations: ...

ChatGPT predicted the following if the middle class stopped buying homes: mid-tier prices would fall, rents would surge, ...

(NEXSTAR) — With costs rising these days, it can be hard to tell whether you still rank in the middle class. Depending on where you live, what it takes to be a middle-earner can vary — greatly. A new ...

As the economy continues to shift and inflation and the cost of living have become exponentially high, the middle class has shrunk considerably. Families and households once regarded as middle-class ...

For a three-person household, the national middle income is between approximately $56,600 to $169,800 annually, according to The Pew Research Center. But these figures are anything but standing still, ...

People raised upper-middle class often carry subtle habits shaped by early expectations and environment. These patterns ...

Gina Young is an accomplished finance writer who has written for publications including SuperMoney, Examiner, Lexington Law, Talk Markets, and CreditRepair.com. Throughout her career in finance, Gina ...

A six-figure household income doesn't necessarily make you rich — in many cases, it just means you're middle class. The upper bound of what's considered middle class for households exceeds $100,000 in ...

ChatGPT started with the basics. In 1971, about 61% of American adults lived in middle-income households. By 2021, that number had dropped to 50%. That’s a massive shift in just 50 years. But the ...